Hematologist

Children's National Hospital

8d • $150,000 - $450,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The faculty physician provides care for patients in the hospital and clinics and participates in research, educational, and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division Chief and/or Center leadership. The role provides clinical services at Children’s Hospital and other approved sites, oversees medical care teams, manages direct patient care, and contributes to family-centered care and communication with patients, families, trainees, and community medical providers.

The physician also contributes to clinical and translational research, medical education, advocacy, and quality and compliance efforts. Responsibilities include teaching and supervising clinical professionals and students, participating in scholarly and policy work, maintaining clinical documentation, and supporting patient safety and continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• M.D. from an accredited medical school.
• Fully licensed and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children’s National Medical Center.
• Board certified or eligible for board certification in the primary practice specialty.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in the area of expertise.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for delivering medical care.
• Ability to independently evaluate patient problems and develop a patient-care plan.
• Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss them with patients, families, and health care team members.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in the area of expertise.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection-control standards.
• Commitment to continuing medical education and staying current with developments in the subspecialty.
• Knowledge of and compliance with legal and ethical standards for delivering medical care.
• No prior work experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification in a relevant secondary specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide ethical, professional, and timely clinical services at Children’s Hospital and other approved sites.
• Oversee the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population.
• Improve continuity of care, customer service, and partnerships with community medical providers through timely records and communication.
• Provide on-call services as determined by division leadership.
• Participate in family-centered care; communicate compassionately and refer patients to specialists and ancillary services when appropriate.
• Use the established chain of command and escalation policies.
• Communicate respectfully and promptly with team members and outside medical providers, and set clear expectations for trainees regarding patient updates and significant clinical changes.
• Participate in Children’s National advocacy initiatives and contribute scholarly effort to public policy promoting population-based pediatric health and well-being.
• Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement; participate in health promotion, education, and prevention programs.
• Conduct research of significant scientific value in clinical and translational science areas relevant to the practice specialty.
• Review manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals; publish in scientific, quality, and management journals; and submit grant or contract applications to fund research projects.
• Participate in research committees, workshops, and special interest groups.
• Participate in medical education programs and hospital-, university-, local-, regional-, and national-level educational activities as appropriate.
• Provide timely feedback to trainees, ensure their adequate orientation, and supervise and train clinical professionals and students.
• Follow bylaws, policies, procedures, quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
• Complete clinical documentation promptly and adequately, including clinical charge documentation, as required by regulators and medical staff rules and policies.
• Identify patient-service problems and recommend improvements.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and revising policies affecting medical practice, judgment, and quality of care; participate in special care teams, Medical Staff, and hospital committees.
• Review and prepare staff protocols, evaluate patient care against protocols and Quality Assurance criteria, evaluate peers and support staff, and report errors while participating in prevention efforts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• 401(k) plan.
• Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Fitness resources.
• Employee assistance.
• Commuter benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree